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Because then I had a chance to give another cue — up to two words to help zero them in on the right space. It could be as simple as saying “cut open”, “pre-cut”, “guacamole”, or changing it up and going a different route like “Douglas fir”. Oh, so close!
Sometimes a game comes along and you look at it and think: “How did someone not come up with this sooner?” Hues and Cues is one of those games. After everyone has guessed, you can give an additional clue. This one up to two words, to allow people to refine their guesses. You’ll then place the included box on the board so that your target color is in the center. Everyone who is in, or near, the box will score points. The clue giver scores points based on the number of people who were in the scoring box as well. Players will get to make two guesses on what you are hinting at. Game Experience: The reason for the existence of colour-matching systems is because every single one of us sees colour differently, even when we don’t have a diagnosed deficiency! Of course, someone with the extremely rare condition of being able to only see in grayscale probably wouldn’t be able to compete. But this is typically the result of some type of traumatic brain injury or some other unfortunate incident.
When set out on a table, it’s hard not to stare at the Hues and Cues game board. The array of colors can be mesmerizing. And chances are, anyone who sees it out will be drawn to play. I consulted with a board-certified ophthalmologist during the design process. On top of that, I – and multiple publishers – tested the game with different players of all types of deficiencies. Because Hues and Cues isn’t about “what colour is an apple”… It’s about how one recalls or sees an apple, and how well it matches the other players’ perceptions of an apple, say. So players who see the colour spectrum differently will still see the hue in the same area of the board as you and I do.
After the cue giver gives the one-word cue, all of the other players will get the opportunity to make their first guess. After the cue giver gives their second cue, the other players get to place their remaining piece on the gameboard. For their two word cue, the cue giver decided to say “cotton candy”. The rest of the players then made their second guesses.
Test your color knowledge and guessing abilities with Hues and Cues – a vibrant group party game of colorful communication where players are challenged to make connections to colors with words
Hues and Cues, on the other hand, triggers a more analytical part of my brain. How can I describe how this light shade of pink feels? It’s a bit Codenames-like in how it opens up to really allow some very clever clue giving. I’m sure there are more artistic minded folks that might see Hues and Cues as a more creative outlet (or even a test of color theory or something).So instead of describing a color as “yellow”, you might say, “butter”. (Using the words “lighter” and “darker” are off-limits as well.) For maximum enjoyment, I’m going to go out on a limb and recommend modifying the rules a bit, though. I offer some “situation-specific” modifications below. How to modify the rules Scott, lovely to meet you. You’re the inventor of one of my favourite games at New York Toy Fair; Hues and Cues… Now I know some other people (my podcast co-host for one) think this difficulty in coming up with good cues is a feature of the game and not at all an issue. So it seems this difficulty in coming up with cues is going to be group dependent, with some people being faster at it than others. Even I don’t really think it’s a problem with the game, just something to think about when deciding to play as it can make the game significantly longer than the time on the box. We really like that the scoring frame has numbers printed on the edges so you can easily remember how many points you get for being inside vs adjacent outside the walls.
Then you will give one more clue. This time a two word clue. So perhaps I’ll say “Sea Foam” to be more specific with this color. Now players will take their second pawn and place it on the board where they think Sea Foam is best represented. It may be close to their original guess or not. The other players score points depending on where their cones are in relation to the scoring frame. Guessing the exact square is worth 3 points. Each cone within the frame but not in the exact center scores 2 points. And each cone adjacent to the frame on the outside scores 1 point. If you guess the exact same space as the color for the round, you receive three points for that piece.Overall, we think Hues and Cues is a middle of the road but ultimately enjoyable party game. If you are searching for an activity to fit your non-gaming friends who prefer to chill and converse over a game, Hues and Cues is a good fit. Allowing for up to ten to play makes this a good choice for large groups, especially those with a large variety in ages amongst players. INDEPENDENT UK ONLINE STORE. BOARD GAMES AND JIGSAW PUZZLES. WE ARE A SMALL BUSINESS WITH A BIG HEART- FRIENDLY AND PERSONAL SERVICE FROM A FAMILY BUSINESS. SERVING CUSTOMERS FOR 3 YEARS. Sign in or Create an Account Great stuff. We need to wrap this up now, Scott… Like the rest of the year, the time’s flown by! Just two more thoughts: first, if I wanted to get an interesting answer from you – one nobody else is likely to get – what question would I have to ask? Hues and Cues is one of those games where I can’t help but wonder what took so long? The basic concept is so simple, straight forward and elegant that it’s hard to imagine that it took this long for someone to formalize it into a game. So yes it’s a keeper. It’s just going to be a game that I keep on the game shelves at my office rather than at home. (Yes, I have game shelves at the office…)
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